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I love Spam! The meat in a can , that is.
I started to write articles because I like to talk and have people interested in what I have to say. I started this blog to do just that and add a few recipes as I go along. Suddenly ever hair-brained imbecile in the world just keeps on logging in and talking about non-nonsensical BS. They should start their own blog, or do they not have enough sense to do that?
Anyway, I might as well expect to have several hundred idiot comments each day and just delete them.
Back to Spam in a can. A lot of people turn up their noses at spam because they think it is made of animal by-products or imitation ingredients. Take a moment to read the can, you’ll be surprised.
- Chopped pork shoulder meat with ham meat added.
- Salt (for binding, flavor, and firmness)
- Water (to help in mixing)
- Sugar (for flavor)
- Sodium Nitrite (for color and as a preservative)
Nutrition Information For SPAM (original style):
- Calories Per Serving: 170
- Calories Per Serving From Fat: 140
- Serving Size: 2 oz.
- Servings Per Container: 6 (large) or 3.5 (small)
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 750mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Proteins: 7g
- Vitamin A: 0%
- Vitamin C: 0%
- Calcium: 0%
- Iron: 2%
Now that we have all the facts, let’s get cooking.
Spam Salad
- 1 can of Spam, regular or low-salt
- 1/4 cup diced white onion
- 1/4 cup diced sweet or dill pickle
- 1 large hard boiled egg, diced
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed
- Kraft Sandwich Spread or Salad Dressing to taste
1. Either grind or use a food processor to chop the Spam into the consistency of coarse hamburger.
2. Mix with other ingredients using enough Sandwich Spread or Salad Dressing to get the spreading consistency you desire. Chill thoroughly. Serve as dip with chips or crackers or make into sandwiches.
Spam and Eggs (Any flavor Spam works here).
1 Can Spam (any flavor-2 slices per serving)
1 Tbsp butter
2 Eggs
Salt & pepper
LA. Hot sauce (optional)
- 1. Slice Spam into 3/8 inch thick slices, and fry in butter until it begins to brown. Keep it warm while you cook your eggs.
2. Fry or scramble two large eggs per serving. If scrambling, add about a teaspoon of water to the bowl as you whip the eggs. Fry eggs in butter to personal taste. Season with salt and black pepper.
3. Place two slices of the fried Spam on a serving plate and sprinkle lightly with Louisiana Hot Sauce. Place eggs in a vacant spot. Serve with hot biscuits or toast, hash browns or grits optional. You can use a zesty picante sauce to replace the hot sauce of you like.
Country Rice Salad
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
10-oz pkg frozen peas, thawed & drained
9 green onions, sliced 1/4″
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp paprika
3 1/2-oz pkg sliced pepperoni
1/2 tsp cumin
1 red pepper, cut into 1/4″ strips
2 cups rice
1 green pepper, cut into 1/4″ strips
2 (14 1/2-oz) cans chicken broth
12-oz can SPAM, cut into 2×1/4″ strips
Directions:
In 3-quart saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add green onions; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Add paprika and cumin; stir to blend. Add rice, coating grains with oil. Add chicken stock; stir to combine. Cook over low heat until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed (20 to 30 minutes). Meanwhile, in skillet cook SPAM over medium heat, turning occasionally, until SPAM is heated through (4 to 5 minutes). Add peas and chopped parsley to rice mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients or arrange ingredients on salad. Serve at room temperature.
Three Bean Salad
Ingredients:
7-oz can SPAM, cubed 1/2″
1/3 cup choppd onion
16-oz can cut green beans, drained
1/3 cup cooking oil
1/3 cup sugar
16-oz can yellow wax beans, drained
1/4 tsp pepper
1/3 cup cider vinegar
16-oz can kidney beans, drained
1 tbsp stone ground mustard
Directions:
In medium bowl combine SPAM, green beans, wax beans, kidney beans and onion. In small bowl combine remaining ingredients; pour over SPAM mixture. Stir gently, mixing thoroughly. COver; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until serving time.
Well, it’s 5:45 a.m. and I think I’ve talked enough about Spam. If you have questions, requests, or more recipes, lat me know. I’ll be cooking and serving, and eating, while I wait for you.
Regards,
JanetK
